Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Kia Sorento
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Kia Sorento has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 126 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V649000 Fire from HVAC Wiring Harness NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V610000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V579000 Air Bag Warning Labels May Detach/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Unknown or Other 38 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Power Train 22 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 14 complaints
- Service Brakes 11 complaints
Of the 126 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 126 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Kia Sorento shows an average reliability level, with notable recall issues around electrical and safety components. Common complaints concern the electrical system and engine, but no widespread major defects.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| engine | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| power train | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Coolant system service every 50,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual electrical issues
- Sudden loss of engine power
- Powertrain slipping or hesitation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Kia Sorento at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.